Walworth County Demographics

A map of Walworth County's Population by Race

Walworth County, South Dakota had a population of 5,315 in 2020. It was 77.4% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 15.0% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Walworth County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Walworth County is the 33rd most populous county of the 66 counties in South Dakota.

Walworth County's White Population

4,116 residents of Walworth County identify as White, or 77.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Walworth County roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Walworth County is ranked #50 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Walworth County is less White than neighboring Campbell County (92.2% White), Potter County (93.6% White), Sully County (92.3% White), Edmunds County (94.8% White), and McPherson County (93.9% White).

Walworth County's Black Population

8 residents of Walworth County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Walworth County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Walworth County is ranked #46 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Walworth County is more Black than neighboring Campbell County (0% Black), and McPherson County (0.1% Black). Walworth County is less Black than neighboring Sully County (0.3% Black), and Edmunds County (0.3% Black).

Walworth County's Asian Population

11 residents of Walworth County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Walworth County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Walworth County is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Walworth County is more Asian than neighboring McPherson County (0.1% Asian). Walworth County is less Asian than neighboring Campbell County (0.4% Asian), Potter County (0.6% Asian), Sully County (0.4% Asian), and Edmunds County (0.6% Asian).

Walworth County's Hispanic Population

99 residents of Walworth County identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Walworth County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Walworth County is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Walworth County is more Hispanic than neighboring Potter County (1.6% Hispanic), and Edmunds County (1.5% Hispanic). Walworth County is less Hispanic than neighboring Campbell County (2.7% Hispanic), Sully County (2.9% Hispanic), and McPherson County (2.2% Hispanic).

Walworth County's Native American/Other Population

795 residents of Walworth County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 15.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Walworth County slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Walworth County is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Walworth County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Campbell County (2.3% Native American/Other), Potter County (2.3% Native American/Other), Sully County (0.7% Native American/Other), Edmunds County (1% Native American/Other), and McPherson County (1.2% Native American/Other).

Walworth County's Multiracial Population

286 residents of Walworth County identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Walworth County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 66 counties in South Dakota, Walworth County is ranked #8 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Walworth County is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbell County (2.4% Multiracial), Potter County (1.7% Multiracial), Sully County (3.4% Multiracial), Edmunds County (1.8% Multiracial), and McPherson County (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.